Chronic Future (Net Neutrality)
The universal symbol for Net Neutrality
It is interesting to grow up in the so-called “MySpace Generation” because of the evolution of the internet. I remember a time when the internet was non-existant, and the common household computer was the calculator. Let me remind my readers (and viewers) that, at the time of typing this blog, I am 17 years old. This seemingly distant age of Yore was the early-mid 90s. A decade and some change is definitely not a significant amount of time. Now, computers dominate the world. They control economies, weaponry, and the social lives of millions of people.
Personally, I am a very anti-censorship kind of guy. If there is cursing on television then it’s the responsiblity of the parents to shield their children from it. If there is violence in a video game then it is the parents’ jobs to make sure they know what they are buying for their kids. If you personally don’t like violence or explicit language then leave the theatre, change the channel, or get a refund. The internet is a beautiful thing because of its freedom. There are practically no bounds to what you can do on the internet. It can be heaven for teenagers, hell for sex offenders, and a virtual brothel for those in between. This freedom, a freedom we take advantage of everyday, is on the verge of extinction. The regulation of the internet is becoming a not so distant reality and crushing Net Neutrality would destroy what little faith I have left in this country. I can deal with the perverse censorship we have today, but censoring the ‘Net is one step too far. With the current Net Regulation plan in the works, it would cost me 50 dollars a month just to browse sites such as this, MySpace, and YouTube. It is a rediculous fee to pay, especially during an economic Recession. What would I be without my blog or my vlogs?
One sad puppy, that’s who.
